19th Century Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial rug. Measures: 4'7'' x 8'.
Antique Late 19th Century Romantic Persian Rugs
Wool
19th Century Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial rug. Measures: 4'7'' x 8'.
Wool
Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug Mat
Located in New York, NY
Pictorial Antique Persian Lavar Kerman in tip top shape. Would make a wonderful wall piece too. 2
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures
Wool
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug 7'5'' x 10'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Pictorial rug. Measures: 7'5'' x 10'4''. In the style of a French mythological
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial accent carpet handmade during the Early 20th century
Wool
Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Mat 2’0" x 3’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Mat 2’0" x 3’0". A trade term applied to better quality pre
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare worn Mid 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman with a pair of pictorial motif rugs that were
Wool
Antique Small Lavar Kerman Hand Woven Pictorial Rug
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Small rug hand woven of cotton and wool, exceptional vase and flowers design, and signature of the artist weaver on the top. Could use as small floor rug, or as hanging wall tapestry...
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kerman Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kerman pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Pictorial Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Adam and Eve Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century Persian Pictorial lavar kerman Small Carpet depciting adam & eve 2'1'' x 3'4''
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Grand Pictorial Garden Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x16 antique Persian rug represents one of the finest curations of the reputed Kerman
Wool
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 24 in L 24.72 in
Fine Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug 2'0" x 2’6"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug 2'0" x 2’6". A trade term applied to better quality
Wool
Mid-20th Century Fine Handmade Persian Kerman Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A finely woven vintage Persian Kerman pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Pictorial Nomadic Pastoralism Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
weavers of Kerman considered the lifestyle of their tribal counterparts when designing this pictorial rug
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman 'Kerman' Pictorial Rug, Persian Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
77161, antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) pictorial rug. Wall hanging Persian tapestry. This late 19th
Wool
$6,999
W 25 in L 32 in
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion & King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
74271 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug Mythological Tapestry Lion & King
Wool
$15,750
W 52 in L 97 in
Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, Nader Shah Afshahr, Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
73703 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial rug, Nader Shah Afshahr, Tapestry Wall Hanging. This antique
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Beige with Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
piece with pictorial patterns. On the Design: Drawing on Persian Kerman Lavar rugs, this archaic
Fabric, Wool
$44,000
W 108 in L 136 in
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Red, Green, Blue, Dragon Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia circa 1910-1920, this antique 9x11 Kerman Lavar rug joins Rug & Kilim’s
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Pictorial “Tree of Life” Rug in Camel, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
An exquisite 19th-century Persian Kerman Lavar pictorial rug, masterfully handwoven in the late
Wool, Cotton
$236,600
W 155 in L 208 in
Hand-Knotted Antique Kerman Rug in Beige-Brown Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 13x17 antique Persian Kerman Lavar joining rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug. 2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mashahir Kerman Pictorial Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1890. Size: 2
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Kerman pictorial rug is a handmade carpet from Kerman, Iran, known for its intricate designs and
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Kerman Rug 9 ft 3 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Historical Storytelling Antique Persian Kerman Mashahir Pictorial Rug, Country of origin
Wool
Antique Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug In Gold, Red Floral Medallions Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, while the field had a more European sensibility in its choice of vase pictorials (sometimes seen in
Silk
Artistic Antique Small Scatter Size Persian Pictorial Kerman Rug 1'10" x 2'3"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently Artistic Antique Small Scatter Size Persian Pictorial Kerman Rug, Country of Origin
Wool
Pictorial Antique Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Lavar Kerman Pictorial rug originally given as a possible dowry gift. "
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug Pictorial
Located in Dallas, TX
75814 Vintage Persian Kerman Pictorial rug 02'00 x 02'04. With a timeless design and effortless
Wool
Antique Pictorial Persian Lavar Kerman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastical pictographic village scene Lavar Kerman.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century lavar kerman rug depicting God sending and angel to try to save a Father
Wool
Goat Sheep Shephard Pictorial Persian Kerman Mini Mat Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with a shepherd surrounded by a flock of
Wool
Pictorial Antique Lavar Kerman Rug with Mother Mary and Jesus Christ
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century fine quality Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with Mother Mary holding Jesus Christ
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Dervish Pictorial Carpet w/Nastaliq
Located in Dallas, TX
74336 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Woven in the final decades of the 19th
Wool
Pair of Pictorial Persian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of vintage Persian Kerman pictorial rugs depicting a Persian depicting a bow and arrow
Wool
Antique Kerman Carpet Woven By - Master Aboul Ghasem Kermani
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Persian Rugs by Master Aboul Ghasem Kermani, late nineteenth century - On this
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial
Wool
Botanical Animal Early 20th Century Pictorial Persian Kerman Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with a lion, deer and goat covering a
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Persian Distressed Pictorial Rug Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Set of pillows made from a 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial rug. Each pillow has a
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$8,417 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Burl Wood Wall Unit Cabinet Sideboard
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern burl wood liquor cabinet bar, display cabinet or sideboard by V. Kagan. Measures: 8' Tall.
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
By Baccarat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...
Crystal, Ormolu
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 26 in D 28 in
Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Upholstered Martha Washington lolling chair with serpentine crest rail. The chair frame is mahogany with Northern White pine and maple secondary woods. The chair has been stripped of...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Zabihi Collection Chinese Art Deco Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Nichols art deco scatter size rug in pretty pinks and greens Measures: 3' x 4'9".
Wool
$4,500 / set
H 18 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Brass Nightstands or End Tables by Rougier
By Roger Rougier, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super handsome and sophisticated pair of night stands made by Rougier. They feature well made laminate cases, with beautiful rosewood drawers, and brass plinth bases. Very much in ...
Brass
Pretty Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers n
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pretty Chinoiserie Cupboard Decorated with Birds and Flowers The cupboard is in black lacquer and colourfully carved and painted with Birds, characters and and chrysanthemums, it h...
Lacquer
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
W 52 in L 80 in
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer King Solomon Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The inscription cartouche indicates the subject is King Solomon and the date is circa 1911. in a frogged...
Wool
$469Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 18 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
"Lucien" Sculpted Plaster Side Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Lucien Sculptural Plaster Side Table features a unique carved design with modern "Parsons-style" proportions. Hand-carved stepped detailing runs along the legs and perimeter, add...
Plaster
$36,000
H 10 in Dm 13.75 in
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, Quebec
86 piece dinner service with the marking: "Original ZWIEBELMUSTER, Czechoslovakia", in the Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12...
Porcelain
$3,947
H 29 in W 52.75 in D 18.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Helikon Mid Century Burlwood and Marble Top Credenza
By Helikon, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Helikon Mid Century Burlwood and Marble Top Credenza This credenza measures: 52.75 wide x 18.75 deep x 29 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Marble
Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$343
H 1.25 in Dm 9.07 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Desert Plate produced by Mason's Ironstone, England and dating to their earliest period, circa 1815 to 1820. This plate is b...
Ironstone
$120,000
H 1.5 in W 64 in D 71.75 in
Cutler & Girard, Sailing Ships, Inlaid Three-panel screen, Italy, 1902
By Cutler & Girard
Located in New York, NY
An Italian folding screen in the Liberty Style (the Italian equivalent of Art Nouveau) by the Florentine furniture makers Girard & Cutler who earned the Gold Medal during the Turin E...
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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